I love videos like this. They always get my booty up and moving. I recently just donated 99% of my closet to a local women's shelter who help pregnant and abused women. It felt so good to get rid of things that I could no longer wear.

@LaurenMidgley

28 күн бұрын

Oh that is a great idea!! Maybe I’ll do that instead of goodwill!

@shortypShortyp

28 күн бұрын

Hi Lauren! You did another great job decluttering! I feel like I have to constantly declutter my closet because it depends on my mood or how attached to clothes I get so I find it helpful to keep going back to it here and there and I always end up decluttering something. Hope you are having a great week!

@lilyandrosehomestead3979

28 күн бұрын

Great video! My maiden name is Midgley, I almost never see it anywhere!

@iamamnesia

23 күн бұрын

LOVE this idea. i think ill do that next time i donate instead of savers

@marjorieorallo3495

6 күн бұрын

@LaureenMidgley are you already throwing your old clothes?? You can also send it here in the Philippines

A tip that helps me is to remember - the memory is not stored in the item. You won't forget the honeymoon if you get rid of the dress. And you have a way better souvenir than a dress you won't wear again - your husband!

@anumkhan286

15 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

Getting rid of clothes does not get get rid of the memories. Take a picture and then get rid of the clothing item. If it's not bringing you joy and not used or worn regularly, then it needs to go. You know how good decluttering makes you feel. Its like a breath of fresh air and a weight has been lifted. ❤

As soon as you ate chocolate chips and forgot what you went downstairs for, I knew we could 100% be friends, and I needed to follow you. 😂❤

@melissabinder7225

22 күн бұрын

I was gonna say the same. I do it on the daily.

"My husband bought wire hangers into the marriage" this cracked me up, like he bought some horrible trait in 😂

@tx_s

26 күн бұрын

My husband did the same thing. Nope - out they went. 🤣

feel like you would benefit from a memory bin. put the clothes you dont wear that are mementos, like the baptism dress and the honey moon dress and put them in a bin. that way you are wading through them when getting dressed

@LaurenMidgley

28 күн бұрын

Oh that’s a great idea!😃

Great job with you closet! It feels so good to get rid of stuff. I find it a little addicting and once I get started I just want to go through the whole house. 😂

I struggle letting go of clothes (especially tshirts) too because of sentimental value! But a few years ago I took my huge hoard of tshirts that I never wear and cut out the back or the pocket or just whatever and did a scrapbook of sorts. Would glue the shirt scraps to cardstock and add other mementos/photos from the concert or vacation on top. It turned out so cute (it sits on my coffee table & ppl love flipping thru it when they come over!) plus was able to declutter my closet & finally do something with printed photos that were just in a box

@LaurenMidgley

27 күн бұрын

Oh my goodness that is SUCH a good idea! Thank you for sharing!!

Wow your closet looks amazing!!! Everything else looks great too!❤❤❤

You could get those black or pink velvet hangers! They look so pretty and are uniform, and the clothes don't fall off!

@LaurenMidgley

28 күн бұрын

Yes! I need to get something a bit more uniform!

Love these Love seeing a normal person and normal home

I really enjoy watching these videos, they give me so much motivation 😊

You are doing great decluttering and it's always a funny surprise what you are finding lol. I agree takes those memory clothes out of your closet and pack them away with your keepsakes bins.

Great job, Lauren! The closet looks great. If you have any extra wicker baskets, you could put your toilet paper & other things in them & put them on that wire shelf in your closet.

First time watching , thank you!

Hi, Lauren... My name is Misty & I live in Alabama. I have recently started watching your videos. I really enjoy them. I went ahead & joined today...I look forward to your next video. Thank you for all that you do to get a video out for us to see...

"Noooo morrrrre wirrre HANGERSSSSSS!" Excellent movie! 😂

My sister and I used to say "No wire hangers!" all the time growing up (though we did indeed have wire hangers!) and I think I never actually saw the entire movie that the quote is from! I had a pair of pants that I kept for YEARS just because I thought they were gorgeous lol! They were too small and I had no shirt to go with them, but they. were. GORGEOUS!! I finally said, someone else can find a shirt to go with these and will love them just as much as you do. ANd I let them go...FINALLY!

blessed with over 26 minutes of you cleaning and talking - love it!

@LaurenMidgley

28 күн бұрын

Yay!! Im so happy! It definitely was a chatty one!😀

Lauren your videos and your confidence is growing by God's grace... again I see a Lauren who is full of life and love... love watching your videos

Love your sweet laughter from the Salty Dog Hilton Head memory. Was it Mommy Dearest? Nice job. Looks good. Very motivating. 👍❤

Thank you for the motivation 😊 you always bring smiles and laughter when I’m watching. You did a great job getting rid of things.

Lauren you made me laugh at the beginning of video. 😂 I love your personality you’re quite funny. Love your videos!

Love all your videos!!!! ❤❤❤

The closet will definitely look way organized if you change all the hangers the same, like the basic slim, velvet one sell in Amazon. 😊 BTW, you did amazing!

I loved you laying down the closet rules and then immediately breaking them, easier 26:38 said than done. So funny you going downstairs for trash bags and getting a chocolate snack forgetting what you had gone for in the first place😂hysterical. You are the cutest and one of my fav to watch❤

I genuinely enjoy watching your videos! The realest KZreadr!!

Looks soo good! Great motivation.

Hi. I liked your video. Your closet looks so good. It will look even better if you have all your hangars the same; it looks like you have enough white hangars to do that. I did and couldn't believe how much better it looks. We don't use wire hangars either. Thanks for sharing!

Hangers in one colour would be nice

The items you 'just couldn't get rid of' in your closet-- if you got rid of them, would you ever even think about them again?

I love decluttering videos, they’re so satisfying to watch. Especially the before and after a. And it’s so funny in the beginning of you’re video how you said with your clothes bc I say that too but then also get like this is sentimental I need it 😅 have a great week, Lauren! 💜

“What if I lost 20 lbs and I was invited too….” Where do we come up with these scenarios and why do we keep the clothes we still wouldn’t wear if that day came 😂😂😂😂😂 so real!!! Let me throw out some clothes now lmfao

@LaurenMidgley

28 күн бұрын

lol!! I swear I always think “what if I get invited to a costume party where I need ___”?! Have I EVER been invited to a costume party?.. no 🤪

If you have a photo of you in the outfit then the memory is preserved of the item better than seeing the item on a hanger in your closet. That helps me at least with decluttering sentimental clothing x

Great video!

Ty for the motivation & inspiration to keep going with decluttering!!! I was on a roll & quit & gotta get back to it!!! ❤

Thanks for sharing its so motivation to me 💜👍🏽 i love the realistic ones 💜🌺

Hi Lauren !!,Great video! You are just to funny!.😂 Love the video as always .Bless you and your beautiful family. 🙏🏼xoxo 🌻

Lauren - this was great! Loved it- thanks!

@LaurenMidgley

28 күн бұрын

Yay!! I’m so glad!! Thank you for commenting!!😁🩷

Love your videos. Have a great rest of your day ❤

@LaurenMidgley

28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!! I hope you are having a great week so far!!❤️

I recently got rid of an old band tee as well because it had holes and I think way too small. I held on to it for decades and now it was finally time to get rid of old items as I am in a totally different chapter of my life with a 4.5 yr old in my 50s...lol

omg the 1st 3mins sooo relatable!

Omg this is what I need to do in my closet. Just not overthink each piece and toss it, but I'll always spend too much time deciding 😂 thanks for the motivation ❤

Good job! I strongly recommend keeping your wallet out of sight. If you want it in your entryway, put it in one of the top drawers. Still very easy and accessible, and much safer. It's good to store things where you use them, like you are doing with that hairbrush and the sun screens. But do you dry shampoo your hair in the foyer? If not, I'd move the cornstarch to wherever you would do the dry shampoo. I love that blue and white vase on your entryway table.

Good work, Lauren. You still got it. Your house looks tidy up

I like to declutter.. but l just dont have stuff 😂

This video was so satisfying! Great job…now you’ve motivated me to do the same!!!

@LaurenMidgley

28 күн бұрын

Woohoo!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!😃😀🩷

Who knew this could be soooo therapeutic!!

Wow! Awesome closet cleanout-2 donate bags! I so need to do that!

Hi great work got rid of a lot of stuff

Love this video! Your closet has soo much potential! I love using the target bookcases in closet to do like a makeshift “built in” type thingy

@LaurenMidgley

28 күн бұрын

Yay!! And I know! I feel like there is so much wasted space but I have no clue how to arrange it!

Excellent work!!! You made me laugh with the first shirt you pulled out to decide whether to donate or keep. Selena would be proud!

Hi Lauren, so glad you are feeling better. Keep up the great work. ❤

@LaurenMidgley

28 күн бұрын

I am feeling soo much better, I’m glad you can tell a difference ☺️

To donate clothes in Europe you need to wash and fold them. It's written everywhere where you can put them away 😊

Great job 👏

Ok, LOL at your closet declutterring. I felt like it was actual footage of me. 😂😂😂 You are seriously the most entertaining!

@LaurenMidgley

28 күн бұрын

Ah what a great compliment, I try!😆 I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!

My PJs are old tshirts that are from concerts and i love it because it then had a purpose and i am always reminded

Lauren just found you on KZread today. Subscribed & I'll be catching up on all I've missed. Have a great day!/

Great Job 👍

Hi Lauren ,you could use the second drawer on you hall sideboard for your emergency stuff torch ect 😁

I don't have a fancy closet with fancy hangers or organization, but I do use all white plastic hangers, and it makes it look more cohesive and organized. 😊

Enjoyed you video

I love the functional use idea by your front door. You use the items there so keeping them in that area is perfect. I love the corn starch idea as dry shampoo. I am doing to try it as well. The dry shampoos have had many recalls from chemicals that are dangerous, and the chemicals make my head itch. ❤❤❤❤❤Corn starch is much safer.

Good video

I can’t believe you got rid of Snoopy Christmas! Classic 😂

The closet was a great transformation! I have some decor on the top of my fridge which keeps stuff being put up there. 😉

Oh good, I’m not the only one who gets distracted by chocolate chips!

Roll ribbons, put in baggy & into Fal/l Holiday tub.

Lauren, My mom was a young girl in Italy during the depression and WW2. Fabric was scarce and she got married in a tan dress because white wasn’t available. She instilled in me how we should hold on to things, especially clothes, because “you just never know”. I do get rid of things, but probably not as much as I should. “Mommie Dearest”😬😂

I became widowed unexpectedly when i was 27 (im 30 now) KEEP your sentimental clothes. Get a container specifically for sentimental clothes. You can have blankets and things made out of them once you get enough. If it’s a good memory, it’s not clutter ❤️ if it’s just a random clothing item or a bad memory then it’s clutter.

If you have lemon essential oil, it will take the stickers off no problem.

Get bins clear if possible for top and lower part of closet ❤

The closet looks so good! Proud of you! I have to ask- find any silverware? 😂😂

Oh boyyyy, I need to do this in my closet! Can you come visit me with iced coffees 😂 Hahaha

U need to get all matching hangers it would look so much neater!😊

Will be watching. I’ve had a lot of company and need some motivation 😬

@LaurenMidgley

28 күн бұрын

Yay!! I hope it makes you feel motivated!😀

Just choose all the white hangers and use them. Other colors can go. So it looks neat and tidy.

Oh yes top of the fridge woahs! Lol

Did you like the book? No One Will Miss Her is on my tbr. I like when you include your reads

I literally just told my child we were waiting for dinner so no bananas and then the video showed bananas at the end. Just ironic

Question…. Since you hang most of your tshirts, what do you have in drawers? I fold all mine up and my closet is all dress clothes, skirts, dresses and blouses. All my shorts and tops are in drawers.

@LaurenMidgley

27 күн бұрын

I keep my leggings, jeans, shorts, workout sets, sweats and undergarments in my dresser :)

Você é extremamente divertida ❤😂 Um abraço do Brasil.

Memory bins 😊

Aww I would’ve kept the Selena Gomez shirt I do keep my merch shirt for memories 😂❤

No wire HANGERS……. is from the movie Mommie Dearest with Faye Dunaway.

If something brings you a memory like baptism dress there maybe pictures of you wearing it then you could give it up get matching hangers if possible ❤

I like you and your video.

This is my first time watching and commenting. I don't keep much on the top of my fridge either but a friend of mine is staying here and most of his protein powder jugs are there crowding the space.

@LaurenMidgley

28 күн бұрын

I hope you enjoyed it!! And what is with guys and putting their protein powders on the fridge!! Lol

Good evening, a drawer containing trays in different sizes keeps the drawer tidy. Putting things back loose in a drawer; make it a mess again after a few days.

When Tmobile or another company gives away free items, I do not get them because they will just be more clutter.😂 If its something useful like an umbrella 🌂 or something I might reconsider. 😊

Decluttering my closet is on my to do list, but it’ll have to wait until next week. We just got back from Gulf Shores and my baby boy is turning 1 so we’re doing his party this weekend bc my husband will be gone on his actual birthday (he works on a boat).

SO fun to watch!

Yess get rid of the wire hangers they have to go

What I do with my sentimental items I know I would never wear is just put them in a bin in the basement so they’re out of the way 😊

You are so funny, Lauren! “My husband brought wire hangers into the marriage” like it’s some terrible evil, and “she’s on her last leg”! Girl, that shirt didn’t even have a leg left! 😆 How about a pretty basket to put the TP in?

@LaurenMidgley

28 күн бұрын

Hahaha I don’t know what that shirt had over me but she overstayed her welcome😆 and that’s a great idea! I think I should get a few large baskets for up on the shelves! I feel like there’s so much extra space but I’m not sure what to do with it!

@caracampbell1715

28 күн бұрын

@@LaurenMidgley yes, I was thinking you should get several to put up there. They’re just so darn expensive!

Where do you hide all your shoes? Closet looks great

No wire hangers!! Joan Crawford character in Mommy Dearest . Say it all the time. Lol

@LaurenMidgley

28 күн бұрын

Yes!! 😆 my mom used to always say that!

You're doing it, Lauren! Luckily, I don't get attached to clothes at all!

@LaurenMidgley

28 күн бұрын

Thankfully I only kept about 4 or 5 items due to “memories” 😂🤪

You could have a memory box with items or take a photo of the items the things are not memories as you pick them up you already have the memory .i changed all my hangers to grey and black velvet hangers my husband has the plastic ones no metal hangers in our house .

Please do not donate damaged clothes. They are to be trashed🗑️ or textile recycled ♻️.

@Iheart2cook

11 күн бұрын

They are recycled by the donation center. It's very appropriate to donate damaged clothing so it can be properly recycled.